Russia is intensifying its pressure and provocations against Azerbaijan before the presidential election to be held in Azerbaijan next year, said Azerbaijani MP Gudrat Hasanguliyev.

Addressing a parliamentary meeting on Tuesday, the MP called for an investigation into Russia’s involvement in the activity of a provocative group identified among Azerbaijani military, APA reported.

He noted that the State Security Service of Azerbaijan should keep the issue focused and be involved in the investigation.

“Now not only Armenian, but also Russian military are against the Azerbaijani army. The presidential election will be held in Azerbaijan next year. As before and this time before the presidential election, Russia is intensifying its pressure and provocations against Azerbaijan,” added Hasanguliyev.